Her Story
About Cheryl
Cheryl Singletary is a full-spectrum doula, newborn care specialist, pediatric sleep consultant, and breastfeeding specialist based in Jersey City, New Jersey. With a degree in early childhood education and a background in child psychology, she has been passionate about supporting families and child development since childhood. She achieved her full-spectrum doula certification after a personal traumatic birth experience, overcoming obstacles such as balancing work and family to complete rigorous training. Cheryl is a provider for the State of New Jersey and partners with Jersey City Medical Center, where she helped launch their doula program. She is the founding chapter president of Mocha Moms in Hudson County and volunteered with AmeriCorp for over two years. She attributes her success to her faith and her family, whom she considers her why, and values communication, support, and love in both her professional and personal life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Cheryl
01What do you attribute your success to?
I believe all things is done through my Heavenly Father, and I 100% feel that He opens these doors and opportunities for me. I also have to credit my family, you know, I feel like they're my why 100%, and everything that I do is for my husband and my daughter.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You don't have to have it all figured out right away. Set up goals, set up timelines. Journaling is so important. Set goals, set expectations for yourself. If you don't meet them, that's okay. Set new goals. It's okay to change your mind. Set at least 30 minutes aside each day for yourself, whether journaling, meditating, yoga. We can't pour from empty cups.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunities is being able to connect with so many families from so many different walks of life. Challenges: not enough people knowing about doula support, especially the fourth trimester being the hardest.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Communication. Support. Villages are important to me. When you love someone and you care deeply about them, you move mountains for them. Those are 3 important things: communication, support, and love.
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